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NW MedStar Base Map


NW MedStar Expands
NW MedStar is pleased to announce two new critical care transport bases providing greater access for the region:

Missoula -  The new base which began operation April 2 will provide services previously provided by Life Flight Missoula. more
 
Brewster - A new north central Washington base in Brewster will open in May. more 
 
24/7 Response - Three modes of transport: fixed wing, helicopter and ground critical care operations are available at all six bases for scene and hospital response. Base Locations: 
Spokane, Tri-Cities, Moses Lake, Palouse area, Missoula and Brewster.
INHS Health Training Receives SimMan/Junior
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SimMan 3G simulates patient response

Two new training simulators, SimMan 3G and SimJunior, are now in use by INHS Health Training students.  

 

The simulators provide immediate patient response such as a wide variety of patient sounds, spontaneous breathing, anatomically correct airway and cardiac rhythms for non-instructor involved training. more

 

Available for use by your agency

SimMan 3G and SimJunior are available by appointment at the INHS Health Training facility for agencies that need to practice up on skills. Appointments can be made beginning May 1. For more information call (509) 242-4264 or email info@healthtraining.org.

 

"The simulation technology that INHS has invested in allows paramedics and EMTs the ability to develop a skill, practice it under real-life conditions and time compression without endangering patient safety," said Assistant Chief Brian Schaeffer of the Spokane Fire Department. 

Online EMT Classes

INHS Health Training is now offering EMT classes online.  This is a perfect solution for those who want to take an EMT course, but do not want to travel too much for the class.  You can take the didactic portion of the class completely online, followed by an in-person skills check that takes place over a seven-day period.   Classes are offered regularly.  Visit Healthtraining.inhs.org for more information.  
INHS Health Training Calendar

The following courses are offered in May at INHS Health Training. Click the printable calendar link for even more of what is being offered.

 

May 6 - EMT Course

May 9 - ACLS Renewal Course

May 10 - Healthcare Provider Initial Course

May 13 - EMS Live@Nite - Kinematics ATV Accidents

May 15-16 - ACLS Provider Course

May 22-23 - PALS Provider Course

May 29 - Healthcare Provider Renewal

 Printable Calendar May through June 2014
Northwest EMS Conference 2014

Be sure to save the date on your calendar for the Northwest Emergency Medical Services Conference hosted by Northwest MedStar and INHS Health Training


September 27, 2014

Northern Quest Resort and Casino

Spokane, WA

Cost: $60; 7 Continuing Education Credits

 

For more information call 509-242-4264 or email info@healthtraining.org. 

Odessa EMS Volunteer's Story Featured  
Maybe you've seen NW MedStar's new membership television ad? It features Alberto Reyes, a 36-year old who, never expecting a heart attack himself, became a member to protect his family. Membership saved him thousands of dollars.

Tell us your stories. 
If you have a story you'd like to share, email us at info@nwmedstar.org.

8th Annual Safety Day Features Randy Mantooth
"It's in your DNA to care," Randolph Mantooth, star or NBC's Emergency! (1972-1977), told an audience of emergency care providers during the annual safety hosted by NW MedStar, February 20.
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Trivia Contest 
NW MedStar took flight twenty years ago in 1994 when Lifebird (Deaconess Medical Center) and HeartFlite (Sacred Heart Medical Center) merged to form NW MedStar. What were Lifebird and HeartFlite uniform colors? The first one to email with the correct answer wins a NW MedStar hat.  
 
OTHER EDUCATION  
Inland Northwest Trauma Conference 2014
A one-day conference on the care of trauma patients
April 21, 2014 
7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Airway Heights, WA

The "Summit" in
Coeur d'Alene
An EMS and Emergency Services Conference
April 24-26, 2014
Coeur d'Alene, ID

 

Do you have an event you would like included on NW MedStar's Upcoming Professional Conferences website page? Email the details to us at info@nwmedstar.org.
 


News & Education highlights educational opportunities and news about Northwest MedStar and INHS Health Training. In partnership with health care providers, NW MedStar and INHS Health Training work to ensure that current training and education is available and affordable.

Northwest MedStar and INHS Health Training are services of Inland 
Northwest Health Services (INHS), a non-profit organization.